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... through to the Nicaraguan side. There was a first passport check, and then a second entry protocol where masked officials took our temperature and travel history, and Ebola precaution no doubt. Then onward to Nicaraguan immigration where you had to pay one dollar to enter the area and 12 dollars for entry, it all felt quite fishy. Finally we realised that we were in a fenced compound and most of the hawkers were outside, which added another level ...

... sliced thick and toasted in a fry pan. I even tried my hand at frying some plantains, not as good as when Omar makes them but not too bad. While cooking I not only had to shoo away the dogs and cats from my meal but one particularly broody hen kept attempting to sit on the bowl of eggs on the counter!

After breakfast I went to check on the calf to see how he was doing. Ernesto was there giving him an IV of medication with two ...

... and giving them a tug when he tried to lay down) while he fetched fresh bedding and medications for the calf. Ernesto rubbed a warming lotion over the injured leg, basically vicks vapor rub, and manipulated the joints to get the blood flowing. After that we let the calf lay down again and administered injections of anti-inflammatory and electrolytes. I brought freshly cut grasses and water over, the calf nearly stood when he saw the ...

... the gates of the wharf area to our waiting driver. Just a little travel glitch. Not bad. Besides, there was a duty free shop where we were waiting and I stocked up on things to bring home to family and friends.

Three hours later we arrived at Tamarindo Diria Resort, a beautifully landscaped, clean, absolutely lovely place. It happens to be located by two famous beaches where the waves are superior for surfing. It was fun ...